Applicator instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an applicator instrument, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side view of the applicator instrument shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the applicator instrument shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the applicator instrument shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of the applicator instrument shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the applicator instrument shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the applicator instrument shown in FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an applicator instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Cardinale; Michael (Morristown, NJ), Souls; Doug (Andover, NJ), Cohn; Simon (Lebanon, NJ), Gabel; Jonathan B. (Randolph, NJ), Daniel; Matthew D. (Ann Arbor, MI), Ferreira; Danial Paul (Milford, CT)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ethicon, Inc. Somerville NJ US
Assignee:	Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/447,570
Filed:	March 5, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,137,138,143,144,145,146,147,148,149 ;606/1,80,85,130,139,148,167,169,170,171,174,175,176,180,205,206 ;604/22,27 ;600/104,153,154,564

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Primary Examiner: Eland; Bridget L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Doherty IP Law Group L.L.C.